On Saturday, December 5, the library will host its annual Holiday Tea, an Orcas tradition, from 12 to 3 p.m. Santa arrives at 1 p.m. and there will be featured events for all ages, including music by the Crow Valley String Band, Katie Oberg-Jensen, the Clifton Sisters, Olga Symphony, and the Jenson family brass band.

On Wednesday, December 9, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., HKP Architects will give a public presentation of the latest design concepts for “Books and Beyond: the Next Chapter,” the library’s building expansion project.

Orcas Island Library in Eastsound will host two informational meetings and a public open house on the building expansion project.

On Friday, Nov. 13, HKP Architects will present updated concepts for the building expansion design. Informational sessions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. The drawing pictured represents concepts presented recently; the architects are expected to return with new drawings that incorporate feedback from library staff, volunteers, trustees and community members.

On Sunday, Nov. 15 at noon, members of the community are invited to a public open house session in the Library Community Room. Learn more about the library plans and share your feedback.

For more information, visit orcaslibrary.org or contact Phil Heikkinen at 376-4985.